Spanish Dual Language Program

Dual Language programs in NYC public schools teach children the
typical curriculum in English as well as in a second language. PS 87's
Dual language
program is available in Spanish. Your child can be a native English
speaker or an
English Language Learner (ELL) to enroll in a dual language program.

PS 87's Dual Language Program
successfully educates students belonging to each of these groups through
a curriculum designed to foster an appreciation for one's own culture
and the culture of others. Highly qualified teachers effectively plan
rigorous English and Spanish language instruction in all content areas
to guide students in achieving and exceeding the New York State Core
Curriculum Standards. This curriculum, like the rest of our school, is
community themed and project-based. Students interact with their local
community in person, on paper and through technology. In addition, they
experience the benefits of partnerships with New York City organizations
to help them develop a sense of their individual roles in the
community.

Our dual language program is a subset within our building and
is a microcosm of our theme. Community studies is exemplified by
celebrating our diversity and helping students communicate in an ever
increasing global world. Dual language programs teach content and
subjects to children in two languages. Children who are accepted into
this specialized program will receive half of their week taught in
English and the other half taught in Spanish. The goal is different than
bi-lingual or English as a second language programs, because the idea
is not to transition the student out of Spanish and into English but
rather for them to become fully fluent in both languages.

If you are interested in applying to the Dual-Language Program, you can apply once you are registered for the school. If you are applying for Kindergarten through the DOE website, please put PS 87 Kindergarten as your first choice and then PS 87 DL as your second choice. This will ensure that if you are zoned for the school you will get into PS 87 as opposed to a placement at another DL program out of the zone.

Click here to read a wonderful letter written by 2 current Dual Language Parents About the Program